Mary, Star of the Sea continues the tradition of Misa de Gallo inviting all our parishioners to be part of a nine day novena to our Blessed Mother as we await the joyful birth of her son, Jesus.
Gaudate is Latin for Rejoice! Don't wait till Christmas to bring someone joy-not wait with a material gift but with a simple reminder that God is good.
An Advent wreath's evergreen boughs form a circular shape, symbolizing continuous life, with four candles to represent the four weeks of Advent. Advent wreaths sometimes contain holly to remind Christians of the thorns in Jesus' crown when he was crucified.